I really love the contrast and strength of the 13Arts Fly Away collection in this month's kit combined with some delicate elements like the lace and the pink papers from the Authentique Pretty collection. It adds versatility to the kit.

The Creative Team has truly out done themselves this month - Just take a look at all of the eye candy inspiration!

A perfectadd on for the avid mix media artists out there to the ones that are just getting their hands, and yes sometimes face and feet inked! The colors in this kitcompliment all the other kits being offered this month or it can stand alone since it will always come with a canvas so you can play as soon as you receive it !

The latest and greatest embellishments and goodies for you that compliment the main kit and all the add on kits.You can purchase this to add creativity to the stash you have on hand or to mix in with ourmain kit for more creative yumminess!

We have an incredible month of great tips, techniques step by step tutorials along with some amazing videos to teach and and get you creating! Our educators this month will be using the kit to inspire you along, though you can always create and try using your own stash too! So become a subscriber of our You Tube Channel and our forums - You do not want to miss out!

Sunday, June 29, 2014

FabScraps new Gentleman's Club collection has beautiful, strong and striking graphics. I decided to share these great graphics in the form of a card. FabScraps also has wonderful chipboard pieces that compliment their collections. I have directions for this card down at the end of my post. It's a quick super easy and "do-able" masculine card for dad. Cards do not always need to be cluttered with embellishments and paint splatters and flowers. Sometimes simple and quick is all you need for a classic looking card. More is not always better.

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3.Cut a smaller square
of white cardstock and clue to the inside flap – this is for writing your personal
sentiments.

4.Cut a strip of white cardstock 5 inches long and punch both
edges. Glue to card near the top.

5.Cut a smaller 5 inch strip
of Gentleman’s Club Collection – Gentleman’s Club paper C66004 and punch both sides. This will be
glued over the white cardstock as a layer.
Make sure the white edges are also showing.

6.Cut a 5in strip of Gentleman’s
Club Collection –– Airships paper C66003
and glue as a third layer. Do not punch
sides.

7.Cut a tag from FabScraps
Gentleman’s Club Collection – Journal
Book MC66001A and glue to a piece of cardboard or add foam dimension tape
the back for added dimension. Glue to center of card.

Friday, June 27, 2014

FabScraps new Gentleman's Club collection may have undertones of a masculine collection BUT added color pops can transform this collection from strong masculine to vintage warmth. FabScraps new collection has some very fascinating chipboard pieces and coordinating journal images and also has some new stencils available. I used the Diamond DS008 but you can see all of them here. The chipboard piece I used is the hot air balloon. It is topped with the coordinating journal piece to complete the vintage look of the balloon. I had an adorable vintage photo of the basket portion of a hot air balloon so I combined the two. You can find the image here at Magic Moonlight Free Images.

I finished the balloon with trims and banners. I have included a complete set of detailed instructions at the end of this post along with a supply list and the link for the vintage images I used. They are restriction free since they are from the early 1900's.

Here is a closer look at the journal pocket watch from the The FabScraps Gentleman's Club Journal pack MC66001A. There are a number of choices in the pack that are so intricate and beautiful - just to make your selection difficult. My final accent pieces below include a resin bird from Prima, and Prima's wood embellishments from the Anna Marie Collection.

3.Cut the mini journals from FabSc raps
Gentleman’s Club Collection – Journal Book
MC66001A and glue to the page where you
will place your balloon chipboard. This
is going to be a background accent.

4.Chipboard Preparation

5.Cover the FabScraps Gentleman’s Club Collection – Hot Air Balloon Chipboard
DC66015 with a die cut of your choice from FabSc raps Gentleman’s Club
Collection – Journal Book MC66001A .
Glue to page over the mini journals.

6.Use trims and ribbons
to decorate Hot Air Balloon chipboard.

7.Cut some mini banners
from FabScraps Gentleman’s Club
Collection – Gentleman’s Club paper C66004. Glue to the top of the Hot Air Balloon.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

FabScraps new Gentleman's Club collection may have undertones of a masculine collection BUT added color pops can transform this collection from strong masculine to vintage warmth. I used mists and a sponge to add my color - by spraying the Prima Color Bloom mists onto my craft mat and dabbing onto my page. You can spray into a bowl if you do not have a craft mat. By using a sponge, I can control the color better. Sure I could have sprayed the mist directly onto the paper BUT it may cover more that I want and be unevenly dispersed. FabScraps also has some new stencils available. I used the Diamond DS008 but you can see all of them here.

I tucked in some lace that a friend send me. A special gift from Donna Stanek

I obtained the image from Magic Moonlight Free Images. These are old turn of the century postcards and images that now have no usage restrictions. This image happens to be from 1910. I played off the colors in this vintage image.

2.Start with FabScraps
Gentleman’s Club Collection – Gentleman’s Club paper C66004 as the base.

3.Using dark brown ink
and a blending tool or sponge, ink the edges of the paper for distressed
vintage look.

4.Add some stenciling with
FabScraps Stencil DS008 and dark brown mist or ink. If you are using ink, then gently ink the
stencil around the edges of the page.
Using mist: spray mist onto craft
mat. Dab a sponge in the mist and dab onto the stencil – in the
same way you would use an ink pad.

5.Ink or mist the edges
with light pink and aqua using the same techniques as above.

The Mayor of the Unicorns ( Alda Stevens) has declared this day to be "Julie Nutting Day" and she has given Julie the key to the Unicorns heart...which just happens to be adorable Doll Stamps!

Let's start this hoedown!

I have created two tags because I could not decide which tag I liked better - and I had a great time creating them. I 've got city sweet and country cute

Cowgirl TagI have an extra bonus! You can scroll to the end of this post and find some detailed step by step instructions. I placed it at the end for the sake of those that are excited about the hop and want to get right to the fun. No sense boring some of you. I say giddyup!

This tag was created using the wonderful new collection by FabSraps - Gentleman's Club. I really loved the image of the horse on the Thoroughbred paper piece. It was perfect for Becky!

My tip: I love to give the dresses a little extra ruffle and fullness by stamping a few times and tucking layers under the top skirt. I also add a little popdot or dimensional tape for extra dimension.

Every Day Beautiful Tag

The base of this tag is Julie Nutting's Tag pad. The I added some Prima dies (which is part of the grand prize by the way)

The doll is wearing Kasisercraft Kaleidoscope. You can see how gorgeous the dies really are.

Want to win the doll I used or any of the other ones, the choice will be yours along with Time Traveler or Seashore collection paper pack by Prima. To be eligible all you have to do is:

·Become a follower of my blog

·Comment on my blog post and tell me ……if you are a country person, beachy person, city slicker, or other.

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